Largest prize pot awaits Champion of Champions finalists

A new prize has been added to the 2023 Engineers in Business Champion of Champions Grand Final, making it the largest total prize fund the competition has seen.

Now in its fifth year, the competition sees university students showcase their problem-solving innovations to industry experts in a bid to win a series of prizes.

The event, held at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London in November, is the culmination of over 40 individual university competitions, which have been supported by registered charity Engineers in Business Fellowship.

This year’s ten finalists will compete to win a share of a £16,000 prize pot, with a new prize added from long-standing event sponsor PurpleCV for the finalists with the best presentations.

Finalists now have a chance to win:

• £5,000 and a mentor (Enterprise Award)
• £3,000 and a mentor (Big Ideas winner)
• £3,000 and a mentor (Startup winner)
• £1,500 (Big Ideas runner-up)
• £1,500 (Startup runner-up)
• £1,000 (Best Presentation) *NEW*
• £500 (People’s vote pre-show)
• £500 (People’s vote post-show)

David Falzani MBE, President of Engineers in Business Fellowship, said: “We’re delighted that PurpleCV continues to support our Champion of Champions Competition. We know how important presentations are in the business world –conveying information in a calm, concise and understandable way is key to the decision-making process. PurpleCV’s involvement provides further opportunities for our leaders of the future to stand out from the crowd and get ahead in the world of work.”

PurpleCV has been supporting the Champion of Champions winners with tailored CV packages for five years, helping students identify and showcase their unique skills to potential employers.

Andrew Arkley, Founder and Director of PurpleCV, said: “The innovative thinking and commercial acumen of the students competing in the Champion of Champions Competition have impressed us year after year. With our support, we help transform their diverse talents into concise, professional CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, ensuring that prospective employers are just as impressed by their abilities as we have been.

“As we also offer professional interview coaching, we are keenly aware of the challenges of confidently presenting ideas under pressure. By refining their presentation technique, these students are not only in the running for this incredible prize but also positioning themselves for future professional success.”

Find out more about the Champion of Champions Grand Final.